Following the pleas of Nestlé and Claxtal, The EPO Board of Appeal (the final instance division of proceedings before the European Patent Office) has revoked a patent by a Dutch alt meat producer. Ojah B.V This is April.
Ojah’s patent covers a technology to convert plant-based proteins, such as soy, into meat-like structures.
Claxtal is a French machine manufacturer, specializing in twin-screw technology, providing design and testing of industrial solutions, equipment manufacturing, on-site installation maintenance and improvement services. Big food group Nestlé has an extensive plant-based portfolio, including Wunda, Garden Gourmet, plant-based Milo, Vuna, Vrimp and Veggie Eggs.
The European Patent Office opposition division upheld Ojah’s patent in amended form during the proceedings in March 2021, with Nestlé and French company Claxtral acting as opponents. But during the subsequent appeal process, the EPO Board of Appeal said it did not have the text to examine the patent, withdrawing it due to a lack of approved text, JUVE Patents reported.
High humidity extrusion texturates
Founded in 2009, Oja uses a patented technology based on high-moisture extrusion to produce premium meat substitutes for the food industry. Ojah’s portfolio includes various formats including chunks, strips and tenders.
Extruded material is a registered trademark of Ojah Plenti®, Made with European and non-GMO soy, available through foodservice channels and various retail brands. Oja became famous for its plant-based chicken using Plenti®, which the company claims is the highest quality option on the market.
In 2019, Ojah launched another texture called Heppi®, a yellow pea-based HME texture that Ojah says provides the bite, mouthfeel and juiciness of meat that carnivores appreciate. Introducing Ojah, using Heppi® The world’s first vegetarian ribs (claimed by Ojah), which is launched Vegan Junk Food Bar Next year.
A few years later, in 2021, the Dutch alt meat firm introduced a new high-moisture texture, Plenti ProFiber™ to help manufacturers create unique and advanced meat substitute formulations. Ojah invites manufacturers to be inspired by the products it creates Complaints to ProFiber: Plant-based pork tenderloin, Tuna fish cut, Chicken breast, Chicken TendersAnd Raw looking burgers.
Demand for high quality products?
headlines a Bloomberg Intelligence report A plant-based diet is poised for explosive growthpredicts that the plant-based market will grow from $29.4 billion in 2020 to $162 billion by 2030.
Oja, which has previously touted its desire to lead a plant-based revolution, announced in February that it was experiencing explosive growth, saying it had to double its capacity due to strong demand at its Octane production facility in the Netherlands.
On the other hand, in March, Nestlé announced that it will no longer sell its plant-based brands missing, Garden Gourmet, And magist In the UK and Ireland due to poor sales and current market conditions.
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“Despite the fact that explosive growth is thought to have moderated somewhat due to current market dynamics, global demand for high-quality products only continues to grow. We are thrilled to announce this expansion, which will enable us to further our mission to significantly contribute to the global transformation of proteins,” said Frank Giessen, CEO of Ojah BV, in the company announcement.